Satellite TV Blog

DishNetwork Gains 350K Subscribers In Q4

SatelliteTVLand.com — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 17:22:00 +0000

EchoStar added approximately 350,000 net new subscribers during the fourth quarter, ended December 31,2006. Over the year, EchoStar's DishNetwork added 1.06 million subscribers.

EchoStar said total revenue during the quarter reached $2.58 billion, up 17 % from $2.20 billion from the same period in 2005. Total revenue for the year reached $9.82 billion, up 16.2 % from the $8.45 billion recorded in 2005.

Net income totaled $153 million for the quarter, up from $133 million a year ago. For the year, net income totaled $608 million, compared with $1.51 billion in 2005.

Dishnetwork Passed 13 Million Customers Milestone

SatelliteTVLand.com — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 14:39:00 +0000

Dishnetwork satellite TV service passed the 13 million subscriber mark. Dishnetwork is the fastest-growing pay-TV provider in the nation since 2000, with more than 7.74 million net new customers over the past 6 years - more than all other satellite television and cable companies during this period.

Dishnetwork reached one million subscribers in 1997 and passed the 12 million customer milestone last year, in December 2005. This company offers customers more than 500 channel choices, including 30 national HD channels - the most offered by any satellite TV provider.

Dishnetwork expects to raise programming prices by about 3 % in 2007 because of rising programming costs.

Dishnetwork to Provide Ku Bandwidth

SatelliteTVLand.com — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 12:48:00 +0000

Dishnetwork satellite TV service announced that its subsidiary, EchoStar Fixed Satellite Services Corporation has entered into a contract with Sprint Nextel to provide domestic Ku-band Fixed Satellite Services (FSS) capacity.

The long-term contract will provide full-time, part-time, and on-demand satellite capacity to support the Sprint Nextel Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Engineering Sales Support (ESS) programs.

Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users.

Dish Network to Carry Lionsgate Films

SatelliteTVLand.com — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 09:54:00 +0000

EchoStar Communications Corporation and its DishNetwork satellite TV service signed an agreement with independent film maker Lionsgate Entertainment to carry the studio's titles on its DISH On Demand and Pay-Per-View services.

Q3 2006 Earnings

SatelliteTVLand.com — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 14:42:00 +0000

During the quarter Dishnetwork added 295,000 net new customers, ending the quarter with 12.755 million subscribers. Churn for the quarter was 1.76% compared to 1.70% in Q2 and 1.86% for the same period a year ago. During the quarter, the average revenue per subscriber was $62.86, an increase of $0.15 per sub over the second quarter and an increase of $4.99 for the same period a year ago.

Source: Q3 2006 Earnings Call Transcript - at SeekingAlpha.com

Dishetwork High-Speed Internet

SatelliteTVLand.com — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 14:08:00 +0000

Dishnetwork today launched "DISH Network High-Speed Internet powered by WildBlue". It is a two-way satellite service that provides an always-on, high-speed data connection. Available packages are up to 30 times faster than dial-up.

Consumers can find out more about this service through authorized Dishetwork retailers.

Dishnetwork is the fastest growing U.S. provider of advanced digital TV services in the last 5 years.

Satellite TV Glossary - Part 2

SatelliteTVLand.com — Mon, 22 Nov 2004 14:57:00 +0000

Digital Audio Broadcasting: Standard which describes the method of transmitting digital audio.
Digital Compression: A process of translating video images into a digital code which takes up less transmission space than the original signal would have. This allows more channels per satellite transponder: from four-to-one for live video to eight-to-one for film.

DISH Network: The trademark name of Echostar,Inc. for its DBS Satellite TV system and programing.
DISH Network System: The trademark name for the consumer hardware created to receive DISH Network programming. The hardware includes a dish (standard size is a 20" multi-sat dish, called DISH 500), a remote control, and the DISH Network Receiver.
DISH Network Receiver: All DISH Network receivers are manufactured by Echostar Corp.Some units are made for JVC and they do differ slightly, but they are still the same.
DTH: Direct to home. Official term used by the Federal Communications Commission industry to refer to the satellite television and broadcasting industries.
DVB: Broadcast standard for digital radio and television, using MPEG II compression. DVB is being supported by all European manufacturers and broadcasters.
Echostar: The company that owns and operates DISHNetwork.
Elevation: How high a satellite is from the horizon.
Feed Horn: A device which collects the signals at the focus of the satellite dish and channels them to the LNB.
Footprint: An area of the earth that is able to receive a particular satellite’s signals. This depends on the satellites beam.
Fixed Dish System: Satellite system in which the dish does not have to be moved.Dish Network is fixed dish system.

DISH Network Adds 350,000 New Subscribers

SatelliteTVLand.com — Sat, 04 Dec 2004 10:17:00 +0000

EchoStar Communications Corporation reported that its DISH Network satellite TV service added 350,000 new subscribers during the third quarter of 2004.With the additional subscribers, EchoStar said it had over 10.475 million subscribers.

Here's what Dishnetwork is offering.

About DirecTV

SatelliteTVLand.com — Thu, 09 Dec 2004 13:29:00 +0000

We think Dish Network is much better than DirecTV. Period.

Dish Network Satellite TV System

New offer from Dish Network

SatelliteTVLand.com — Tue, 03 May 2005 08:47:00 +0000

New DishNetwork customers selecting America's Top 60 programming package will receive the AT180 channels for the first three months at no additional cost.

For more information visit VMC Satellite.

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DISH Network Again Leads Satellite TV Industry

SatelliteTVLand.com — Wed, 18 May 2005 07:56:00 +0000

DISH Network satellite TV service finished first among all pay-TV providers in the American Customer Satisfaction Index - ACSI - for the second straight year.

DISH Network finished above all cable companies for the fifth consecutive year.

The ACSI surveyed consumers in 2005 for their opinions about quality and overall value.

More about Dishnetwork offer.

About VMC Satellite

SatelliteTVLand.com — Fri, 14 Jan 2005 15:00:19 +0000

VMC Satellite, Inc. is the largest authorized Dish Network Dealer online. Over 150,000 people visit their website every day.

VMC Satellite was the only company selected by the Federal Government to install satellite TV in the United States Capitol Complex.

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Want HDTV?

SatelliteTVLand.com — Wed, 22 Dec 2004 15:37:20 +0000

Get up to two FREE HDTV receivers ($399 value each) when you sign up for any Dish Network programming plan and get High Definition programming for just $9.99 per month.

Learn more about HDTV - click here.

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Satellite TV Glossary - Part 3

SatelliteTVLand.com — Tue, 07 Dec 2004 09:21:54 +0000

Geostationary: Satellites orbit the Earth 22,300 miles above the Equator and rotate at the same relative speed and direction as the Earth's surface. Therefore, the satellites appear stationary.
Gauge: Gauge is a unit used to measure wire thickness. The smaller the number, the thicker the wire.
Hard Reset: A hard reset is the same as rebooting a computer. First turn the unit off, unplug the power cord, remove the access card, reinstall the access card, wait 1 minute and plug the power cord back in. Turn it back on.
Installation: Setting up the customer's dish and equipment to receive DBS programming. Installation includes mounting the satellite dish antenna, positioning it to receive a signal, and activating service.
Installer Technician: A trained field service technician that provides installation services of VMC Satellite.
IRD (Integrated Receiver Decoder): A satellite receiver with a built-in decoder for unscrambling subscription channels. It is usually called the receiver.
KU-band: Signal frequency range between 11 and 14 GHz. that is often used with communications satellites.
LNB or LNBF (Low Noise Block down-converter): Amplifies received signals and converts them from microwaves to lower frequency signals which are then sent along a cable to the satellite receiver.
MDU: Multiple Dwelling Unit.
Moving Pictures Experts Group (MPEG): The organization which defined the standards for moving pictures, like movies.
MPEG I/II Compression: Method to compress digital signals. Thanks to compression it is possible to combine several programs into one satellite transponder.

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Free DVR from Dish Network

SatelliteTVLand.com — Mon, 06 Dec 2004 09:54:50 +0000

VMCsatellite.com offers free satellite TV system from the Dish Network.This include a free DVR. Digital Video Recorder ($499 retail value) records 100 hrs of your favorite shows without tapes. You can zap commercials, pause, and rewind live shows.